Able Innovations strikes deal with Ottawa hospital for robotic patient transfer tech
Able Innovations’ robotic medical device addresses problem of patient transfers.
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Semiconductor firm GaN Systems to be acquired by Infineon for $830 million USD
GaN Systems CEO says Infineon will enable company “to unleash our full potential.”
Lightspeed COO Brandon Nussey to depart in latest C-suite shakeup
The COO is the latest in a string of exec changes at Lightspeed.
A|I: The AI Times – Google researchers take key step towards Quantum future
Plus: AI generated voices can hack your bank account.
Yoshua Bengio, Element AI co-founders back AI startup Glowstick in $1.3 million round
Current and former Square and Shopify employees also invested in Glowstick.
From desk to doorstep: KitchenMate expands smart food kiosk to condo market
As hybrid and remote work prevail, KitchenMate brings its Gen2 closer to home.
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – TikTok under investigation in Canada for data use
Plus: DOJ to block Adobe’s Figma deal?
Amazon climate tech fund backs Genecis to turn food waste into bioplastics
Amazon is exploring ways to use Genecis’ bioplastics in its own packaging.
Miovision acquires Winnipeg’s MicroTraffic to better predict traffic collisions
MicroTraffic uses AI to predict potential traffic accidents.
AssistIQ raises $2.5 million CAD to cut down on medical waste in hospitals
AI platform tracks use of disposable medical devices, supplies for surgeries and common procedures.
F|T: The FinTech Times – Canadian regulators tighten crypto rules as Dapper Labs cuts staff, faces class action
Plus: Ant profit falls 83 percent.
Shopify built Indigo’s new website in three days following ransomware attack
After reaching out to Shopify, Indigo was back online with a new site in three days.
Government of Canada to launch $250 million initiative to train skilled workers
In record-tight labour market, feds aim to upskill workers for high-growth industries.
MaRS, adMare BioInnovations launch new biotech accelerator for early-stage ventures
New accelerator will provide valuable lab space, mentorship.
Backed by Bay Street veterans, Obsiido wants to make alternative investing accessible
Obsiido emerges from stealth with $815,000 pre-seed round.